Registered Nurse - CMHHIP

Registered Nurse I – Full Time

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is seeking a full‑time Registered Nurse I for multiple units. The position requires a 100% in‑person schedule. Shift options:
Day 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. or Night 6:30 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Responsible for nursing oversight and direction of nursing personnel on the assigned shift and unit, supporting patient care for a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Provide clinical leadership, crisis intervention, and ensure compliance with CMHHIP policies, licensure, and regulatory standards.

• Direct all nursing staff on the assigned shift and unit.
• Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate licensed personnel are available.
• Serve as charge nurse, managing incidents, injuries, and safety concerns.
• Conduct direct patient care, including assessments, interventions, and documentation.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment across multiple security levels.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, lead meetings, and report to the Lead Nurse.
• Implement and monitor quality improvement activities, incident reporting, and compliance with state and national standards.

• Collaborate with the Lead Nurse to design staffing plans and manage acuity.
• Ensure nursing assignments align with patient acuity and institutional policies.
• Subscribe to cornerstones, meetings and email communications to keep staff informed.
• Provide regular individual clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Act as the charge nurse for the shift and report any injury or safety concern promptly.
• Utilize resources in the Staffing Office as needed.

• Maintain nursing care standards and compliance with CMHHIP policies.
• Stay current on new policies, standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with other departments and provide assistance as required.
• Ensure accurate staffing and schedule compliance.

• Mentor, train and provide feedback to nursing staff.
• Ensure staff proficiency with electronic systems and mandatory training.
• Support staff in completing hospital mandates and mandatory training.
• Provide educational resources and support to staff for regulatory guidelines.
• Act as a resource for staff and provide guidance.

• Provide high‑quality nursing care and maintain a secure therapeutic environment.
• Respond promptly to patient psychiatric or medical issues.
• Ensure proper documentation for seclusion, restraint, and respiratory services.
• Verify patient identification before medication or procedure.
• Assess and revise nursing care plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, self‑care and therapeutic needs.
• Provide coverage and ensure patient safety.

• Perform any other duties required for the shift, unit or department.

• Valid active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado.
• Previous experience in behavioral health or acute care settings is preferred.

• Knowledge of nursing process and ability to apply it.
• Experience with patient care plans and clinical interventions.
• Ability to oversee shift through training, mentorship and development.
• Strong work ethic based on self‑motivation, loyalty, honesty and integrity.
• Dependable, responsible, and adaptable.
• Experience in a Colorado state health agency.

• Ability to observe and respond to safety and security breaches.
• Capable of working in situations involving assaultive behavior and restraints.
• Physical strength to lift at least 50 pounds and perform necessary duties.

• Full background check (CBI, FBI, Colorado Court database, Medicare Fraud, TRAILS).
• Direct contact with vulnerable persons requires CAPS check.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift, carry, and use defensive tactics; pass TB screening and influenza vaccination.